The Westward Journey Nickel Series
2004 Jefferson five Cents
Reverse: Bicentennial commemoration of the Luisianna Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Obverse: The likeness of the 3rd American President, Jefferson.
2004 Spring Design: "Peace Medal" (Louisiana Purchase)
The 2004 Spring Design Jefferson nickel featured a rendition of the reverse of the original Indian Peace Medal commissioned for Lewis and Clark's expedition, that were presented to Native American chiefs and other important leaders as tokens of goodwill at treaty signings and other events. The medal rendition on the reverse features two hands clasped in friendship, one with a military uniform cuff, symbolizing the American government, and the other with a silver band adorned with beads and a stylized American eagle, representing the Native American community with whom the United States sought good relations with
2004 Fall Design: "Keelboat"The 2004 Fall design featured a keel boat the main transportation used in the American river during the expedition times. The design, by United States Mint sculptor/engraver Al Maletsky, shows Captains Lewis and Clark in full uniform in the bow of the keel boat.
Information details from www.usmint.gov
